Legal PA

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm in London seeks a Legal PA to provide secretarial support for litigation and corporate teams. The role includes document preparation, diary management, and assisting with billing processes. Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days remote)

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Litigation and/or Corporate legal secretarial roles within a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for fee earners, including transcribing dictation and proofreading.
• Manage diaries and organize meetings, handling diary management.
• Assist with billing processes and liaise with the Finance department.

Skills

Fast and accurate typing

Document formatting

Education

Secretarial qualification

Job description

Legal PA

An incredible opportunity has arisen with an elite US law firm renowned for its inclusive, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach. They are seeking to hire a Legal PA to provide polished secretarial support to their litigation and corporate teams in London.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days remote)
• Working hours: 09:30-17:30
• Excellent employee benefits

The successful candidate will report to the Regional Director of Europe and must be willing to work effectively for both Litigation and Corporate teams.

Legal PA Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare documents for fee earners, including transcribing dictation, drafts, handwritten notes, or oral instructions, as well as redlining and proofreading
• Complete document processing and correspondence accurately within specified timeframes
• Assist with the preparation of court and arbitration bundles and documents
• Make travel arrangements in accordance with the firm’s policies
• Manage diaries, organize meetings (book rooms, confirm details, prepare materials), and handle diary management
• Prepare expense reports and travel reimbursements
• Create presentation slides and materials for meetings and seminars in the firm’s house style
• Complete New Business Forms, conflict sheets, and engagement letters for clients
• Assist with billing processes and liaise with the Finance department as needed
• Coordinate internal procedures and prepare materials for audit responses
• Support other partners and fee earners during team member absences

Legal PA Skills & Requirements:

• Experience in Litigation and/or Corporate legal secretarial roles within a law firm
• Fast and accurate typing (minimum 65 WPM)
• Ability to reformat documents to house style
• Secretarial qualification preferred